Name: Carrot-Apple Baby Food
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 medium apple (such as Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced; 4 teaspoons breast milk or formula (adjust to desired consistency)

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Carrot-Apple Baby Food

Jul 17, 2025
by Aglae Beer
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

5 People
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Nourish your little one with this vibrant and naturally sweet purée. Combining the earthy goodness of carrots with the crisp sweetness of apples, this homemade delight is a symphony of flavors and textures perfect for developing palates.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

1 medium apple (such as Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced

4 teaspoons breast milk or formula (adjust to desired consistency)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Cholesterol

1 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

0 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

18 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the carrots: In a medium saucepan, place the sliced carrots and cover with water. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

02

Step

Simmer the carrots: Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until the carrots are slightly tender. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

03

Step

Add the apple: Add the diced apple to the saucepan with the carrots. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until both the carrots and apples are very soft and easily mashed. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

Drain and Purée: Drain the cooked carrots and apples, reserving a small amount of the cooking liquid. Transfer the softened fruits to a blender or food processor. Add the breast milk or formula. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

05

Step

Blend to perfection: Purée the mixture until completely smooth. If needed, add a little of the reserved cooking liquid to reach your desired consistency. Ensure there are no lumps for safe swallowing. (Blend time: 2 minutes)

06

Step

Cool and Serve: Allow the purée to cool to a safe temperature before serving to your baby. (Cool time: 10 minutes)

For a smoother consistency, peel the carrots and apples thoroughly. Removing the skins helps create an extra-silky purée.
Adjust the amount of breast milk or formula to reach your baby's preferred consistency. Some babies prefer a thicker purée, while others enjoy a thinner one.
To retain more nutrients, consider steaming the carrots and apples instead of boiling. Steaming helps preserve vitamins and minerals.
This purée can be made in larger batches and frozen in individual portions for later use. Be sure to use freezer-safe containers and label with the date.
Always check the temperature of the baby food before feeding it to your baby to avoid burns.

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